Accenture UK & Ireland
Workday HCM Delivery Lead
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INTRODUCTION
Do you get excited when guiding organizations on the transformation of their business and HR processes based on the next generation of technology? Put your expertise to work as part of the world’s largest independent technology services provider and own the way as a trendsetter in Workday. We’re ready if you are.
DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION
The Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading partner to Workday worldwide and has a track record of implementing many of the most significant Workday projects. In addition, we take pride in advising and collaborating closely with our clients from early strategy discussions, through technology implementations and transformation programs, to support and operations. Learn more about our practice at www.accenture.com/workday.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Do you want to work with global talent at the forefront of technological services and seek meaningful projects for top international businesses? At Accenture you have access to specific trainings for your role. You will start with training — together with colleagues — and you will join seminars at various international locations. You will be primed, equipped and well-networked to tackle exciting projects.
We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.
“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO
What We Offer
- Innovative large scale Workday projects
- A global network of talented and passionate colleagues
- Challenging work for some of the world's largest companies
- Extensive education programs and development opportunities
- Volunteering and career opportunities around the world
- A diverse and socially active workforce
- Flexible working hours and opportunity to work from home
- Friendly and social work environment
- Ability to craft your career based on your own aspirations.
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As a Workday HCM Delivery Lead
You'll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to complete transformations, you'll provide integrated, cloud-based ERP solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work.
In this role, you will help our clients get the most out of their Workday investment by:
- Leading Workday HCM and/or FIN implementations end-to-end making use of your excellent project management and stakeholder management skills
- Composing, mobilizing, structuring and leading the right team to deliver the solution we have agreed with the client end-to-end.
- Managing (senior) client stakeholders, the engagement financials and the overall quality of the delivery of Workday Phase 1 and/or X engagements.
- Effectively using the processes, tools and proven assets to assure a predictable high quality delivery of our engagements on time and within budget.
- Having the opportunity to lead and coach our consultants and project managers to the next level.
- Having the opportunity to be part of (pre-)sales cycles for new and existing Workday clients and further grow your skills.
We are looking for experience in the following skills
- Responsible end-to-end for the implementation of Workday (Phase 1 and/or Phase X)
- Experienced in Workday delivery end-to-end during at least 2 delivered engagements
- Responsible for stakeholder management, resource management, financial management, PMO, quality management
- Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage a team(s) and client interactions
- Thrive in a diverse, dynamic environment, meet deadlines despite conflicting demands, analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Fluency in English.
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Artificial Intelligence and the future of Workday delivery
Accenture is embedding Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI across the Workday delivery lifecycle, and this role sits at the centre of that shift. As a Workday HCM Delivery Lead you will have the opportunity to:
- Shape solutions that make use of Workday's native AI and machine-learning capabilities to drive smarter delivery processes
- Apply Accenture's GenAI-enabled accelerators to speed up design, testing and documentation
- Help clients identify where AI can create measurable value in their delivery processes
- Contribute to Accenture's growing library of AI-powered Workday assets and leading practices
Set yourself apart
- Extensive experience in HR system and/or ERP implementation
- Experience in leading diverse teams onshore, nearshore and offshore.
- Experience in large complex system transformations.
- Experience in leading Workday Financials implementations.
- Certified in Workday PM/EM and/or other project management/agile methodologies
- Fluency in another language, Italian, Spanish, German a.o..
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